Douglas News

Marshall County School Board members dispatched a personnel-filled agenda in record time during a special meeting Thursday morning.

Students in Marshall County have several opportunities to take part in free meal programs offered by three school systems.

Doyle Thomas Sims, 59, of Walnut Grove, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.

A weekend of tax-free shopping might hurt a city's bottom line one month but might allow the town to come out ahead in the end.

Marshall County schools Superintendent Tim Nabors isn't laughing. An alleged bomb threat found at Douglas High School Thursday afternoon wasn't a funny, end-of-the-year prank.

Both houses of Alabama's Legislature passed a bill that will give more towns the right to vote on legalized alcohol sales.

A Scottsboro police officer is still on the job, just days after being arrested for domestic violence.

A Scottsboro police officer turned himself in to Marshall County authorities Friday evening.

A Marshall County arrested for drug trafficking was being held in the County Jail here Monday awaiting a bond hearing.

Small Alabama towns may get the chance to decide if they want legal alcohol sales.

The struggling economy has forced one Valley police department to eliminated some positions.

Albertville's varsity softball team downed Douglas 6-1 on Monday at Douglas. Becca Townsend batted 2-for-2 with a double, run and RBI, and McKenzie Peet was 2-for-4 with a double, run and two RBIs to lead the ...

The Crossville varsity boys golf team began its 2009 season by beating Susan Moore 179-203 at Silver Ridge Golf Course.

Carrie Barton and Torrea Talton combined on a one-hitter, leading Albertville to a 10-0 triumph over Douglas in varsity softball action Tuesday at Sheldon Elmore Park.

The new Douglas Medical Center will open Wednesday. Gadsden-based Quality of Life Health Services will operate the clinic, which is located at 8225 Alabama 75.

A big chunk of President Obama's stimulus package could make a big difference in Marshall County.

Former county school superintendent Joan Noel was honored as Alumna of the Year by Snead State Community College.

Now that President Obama's stimulus bill is law, local leaders are waiting to see what impact it might have here in North Alabama.

Storm shelters have been opened in Marshall County in advance of expected severe weather.

D.J. Whitley correctly spelled the 83rd word in Friday's Marshall County Spelling Bee to win the championship.